by Jean Clottes · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782020526876
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This book, titled 'Prehistory Explained to My Grandchildren', is a work by Jean Clottes that introduces young readers to the fascinating world of prehistory. Published by Seuil, this 61-page paperback offers an accessible and engaging view of prehistoric life and cultures. With dimensions of 7.1 x 4.3 x 0.3 inches and a weight of 2.1 ounces, it is a light and easy-to-handle read for children interested in ancient history.
Jean Clottes is a prominent French prehistorian. He was born in the French Pyrenees in 1933 and began to study archaeology in 1959, while teaching high school. He initially focused on Neolithic dolmens, which were the topic of his 1975 Ph.D. thesis at the University of Toulouse. After being appointed director of prehistoric antiquities for the Midi-Pyrénées in 1971, he began to study prehistoric cave art in order to fulfill the responsibilities of that position. In the following years he led a series of excavations of prehistoric sites in the region. In 1992, he was named General Inspector for Archaeology at the French Ministry of Culture; in 1993 he was appointed Scientific Advisor for prehistoric rock art at the French Ministry of Culture. He formally retired in 1999, but remains an active contributor to the field.
